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‘Creed II’ Stepping Into Retail Ring Digitally Feb. 12, on Disc March 5
Warner Bros. Home Entertainment will release MGM’s Creed II through digital retailers Feb. 12, and on Blu-ray, DVD and 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray March 5. The sequel to 2015’s Creed and the eighth film in the “Rocky” franchise stars Michael B. Jordan as Adonis Creed and Sylvester Stallone as Rocky Balboa, the icons of boxing … Continue reading “‘Creed II’ Stepping Into Retail Ring Digitally Feb. 12, on Disc March 5”
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‘Gosnell’ Movie Due Digitally Jan. 22, on DVD Feb. 5
The docudrama Gosnell: The Trial of America’s Biggest Serial Killer will be released via digital retailers and on demand Jan. 22, followed by DVD Feb. 5 from Alliance Entertainment and GVN Releasing. Character actor Nick Searcy directs the story of the arrest and trial of Kermit Gosnell, who was labeled “America’s most prolific serial killer” … Continue reading “‘Gosnell’ Movie Due Digitally Jan. 22, on DVD Feb. 5”
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DC Universe Scores Big with ‘Young Justice,’ ‘Titans’ on Digital Originals Chart, Parrot Analytics Says
Three digital originals cracked the top 10 the week ended Jan. 12, led by the DC Universe show “Young Justice,” according to Parrot Analytics. The program – an adaptation of the entire DC Universe with a focus on young superheroes – debuted at No. 4 after its average daily Demand Expressions more than doubled from … Continue reading “DC Universe Scores Big with ‘Young Justice,’ ‘Titans’ on Digital Originals Chart, Parrot Analytics Says”
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Netflix Upping Subscription Pricing
Netflix is raising the price for its domestic subscription plans. The SVOD pioneer’s basic $7.99 single-viewer, non-HD plan is increasing to $8.99 monthly, while the standard $10.99 two HD streams plan is jumping to $12.99. The premium four-stream HD plan increases to $15.99 from $13.99. The new pricing, which affects about 40 countries, impacts new … Continue reading “Netflix Upping Subscription Pricing”
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Sling TV Offers Free Access to Roku Users
Sling TV Jan. 14 announced it is offering Roku users free access to the online TV platform. Select Roku users will be able to watch TV shows and subscribe to standalone channels, without subscribing to Sling’s platform or entering payment information. New users will be able to access the Sling TV app, which includes free … Continue reading “Sling TV Offers Free Access to Roku Users”
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News Analysis: AVOD Just Got Real
The biggest news during last week’s CES occurred hundreds of miles away in Los Angeles. Amazon’s IMDb.com movie industry website confirmed previous rumors and nixed executive denials with the launch of a branded ad-supported video streaming platform. IMDb Freedive enables customers to watch TV shows, including “Fringe,” “Heroes,” “The Bachelor” and “Without a Trace,” as well as movies, such … Continue reading “News Analysis: AVOD Just Got Real”
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FandangoNow to Offer Imax Movies in the Home
FandangoNow Jan. 7 announced it will be the first U.S. digital retailer for Imax movies releasing to home video. FandangoNow will have exclusive rights as the sole transactional VOD service to feature this content in the U.S. through 2019. The move is part of a significant expansion of Imax Enhanced, a certification and licensing program that … Continue reading “FandangoNow to Offer Imax Movies in the Home”
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SVOD Contenders Score Big at 2019 Golden Globes
TV shows and movies from subscription streaming services made a big showing at the 76th annual Golden Globe Awards, presented by the Hollywood Foreign Press Association Jan. 6. Programming available through SVOD services won a total of seven trophies, with two each coming from Netflix’s Roma and “The Kominsky Method.” Roma won for Best Foreign-Language … Continue reading “SVOD Contenders Score Big at 2019 Golden Globes”
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DC Universe’s ‘Titans’ Takes Top Spot on Digital Originals Chart
A new year — and a new U.S. subscription streaming service that snagged the No. 1 spot on the digital chart. It’s DC Universe, whose series “Titans” was the most in-demand digital original series during the week that ended Dec. 29, the last full week in 2018. The live-action superhero series — based on the … Continue reading “DC Universe’s ‘Titans’ Takes Top Spot on Digital Originals Chart”
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Season Three of “Victoria,” Season Two of “No Limit” Coming to PBS Prime Video Channel in January
PBS Distribution will begin streaming two new series on the PBS Masterpiece Prime Video Channel in January — the third season of the drama “Victoria” and the second season of the “Walter Presents” international drama “No Limit.” A new episode of season three of “Victoria” will be available each Monday starting Jan. 14 on the PBS Masterpiece … Continue reading “Season Three of “Victoria,” Season Two of “No Limit” Coming to PBS Prime Video Channel in January”
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Sling TV Revamps UI on Apple TV
Sling TV has upgraded user tools for subscribers accessing the online TV platform through Apple TV. The updated features aim to provide a more content-centric experience, allowing users to manage their favorites programs and see more information about shows before you click to watch. The updated grid guide displays more images and information about a … Continue reading “Sling TV Revamps UI on Apple TV”
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Roku Adds Third-Party OTT Video Services
Taking a page from Amazon Channels, Roku Jan. 2 announced it is expanding The Roku Channel to include “premium subscriptions.” Users will be able to watch both free ad-supported and paid entertainment in one interface, with personalized recommendations, where they can browse, trial and subscribe to third-party over-the-top video services. Specifically, The Roku Channel will … Continue reading “Roku Adds Third-Party OTT Video Services”
